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Find the College that is right for you!

This directory includes information on 265
college programs for students with intellectual disability. You can search by program name,
location, and other keywords. "Advanced Filters" offer more options to narrow your search.

Review these Frequently Asked Questions
for answers to some general questions on college programs, how we gather the information
in the directory, and how to use the features of College Search.

The information included here was submitted to Think College by the
college programs. Being listed here does not indicate or imply a
Think College endorsement. There also may be programs available that
have not reported to us. All programs listed here must be affiliated
with an accredited college or university and serve students with
intellectual disabilities. To let us know about a new program, or to
make changes to a current program listing,
please email thinkcollege@umb.edu.

Founded in 1972, Chapel Haven is a nationally accredited transitional living program and approved private special education school in CT. Adults 18+ with mild developmental disabilities, Down Syndrome and autism live apartment-style in an intensive 24-month Residential Life Skills program on the Chapel Haven campus. They learn to negotiate all aspects of independent living and upon graduation, they may choose to continue living in the area and... Read more

College Steps is a non-profit organization that partners with colleges and universities to support students with social, communication, or learning challenges (including but not limited to students with significant learning disabilities, autism, developmental, or intellectual disabilities), ages 16-26, with their college pursuits. The mission of College Steps is to expand supports for young adults with the functional skills sufficient to... Read more

College Steps (Connecticut) - Program Details

Location:

188 Richards Ave
Norwalk,
CT 06854

Requirements for admission to this program::

College Steps offers college support for students living with social, communication, or learning challenges. We offer programs for three primary categories of students:
1. High school seniors, ages 16-22, interested in gaining a college primer experience during their senior year in high school.
2. Enrolled college students who are entering into, or already operating within, the college setting but for whom navigating college is challenged by social, academic, or independent living barriers.
3. Returning college students under the age of 26 years, interested in earning a two-year Certificate in higher education.

Admission deadline:

May 1st

Students in this program:

Have graduated or exited from high school

Are still enrolled in high school

Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)?:

The Step Forward programs at Gateway Community College offer young adults with various disabilities a two-tiered comprehensive transition program designed to enhance self-advocacy, interpersonal skills, financial literacy, study skills and work readiness. The program began in 2005 and has worked with young adults (18-21) from across the state of Connecticut. Students work within a cohort model where they receive individualized attention. The... Read more

The Western Connection Program for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, speech and language impairment, and specific learning disability is coordinated by the Danbury Public School System and supports students on the campus of Western Connecticut State University, focusing on developing the skills and experiences necessary for the students to achieve success during adult life in the areas of employment, self-determination and post-... Read more